Wells started the match on the bench, before entering the game at the start of the second half.

A beaming Birmingham caretaker manager Harry Redknapp was delighted with the result which was achieved by a tremendous team effort.

REGGIE LAMBE

Second-half goals from Reggie Lambeís teammates Jabo Ibehre and Nicky Adams fired Carlisle back into the Sky Bet League Two play-off picture as a 2-1 win over Newport County and left the Welshmen facing an agonising last day battle to preserve their league status.

County grabbed an early lead through defender Micky Demetriou, but relentless Carlisle pressure finally paid off with two goals in two minutes.